Linux, an open-source operating system launched by Linus Torvalds in 1991, is known for its stability and security, particularly in servers and supercomputers. In contrast, Windows, developed by Microsoft since 1985, is the preferred operating system for personal computing due to its user-friendly interface. Key differences between the two include their file systems, types of user accounts, and file naming conventions.

2. Introduction
Linux, an open-source and complimentary operating system, debuted in 1991,
courtesy of Linus Torvalds while he was a student at the
University of Helsinki
Stability
Enhanced Security
Versatile Adaptability
Mobile
Devices
Super
Computer
Servers
Linus Torvalds

3. Introduction
Microsoft is the architect behind the proprietary operating system, Windows. Launched initially as
Windows 1.0 in 1985, it served as a graphical overlay for the MS-DOS system
Personal Computers Tablets

4. Introduction
While Linux has established dominance in server and supercomputer applications, Windows enjoys
widespread popularity in the personal computing realm
Stability and security
features
User-friendly interface
Desktop operating
system
Globally preferred
desktop operating
system

5. Linux vs Windows – Difference Between Them
Linux
Unix/Linux uses a
tree like a
hierarchical file
system
Windows
Windows uses
different data
drives like C: D: E
to stored files and
folders

6. Linux vs Windows – Difference Between Them
Linux
Peripherals like
hard drives, CD-
ROMs, printers are
also considered
files in Linux/Unix
Windows
Hard drives, CD-
ROMs, printers are
considered as
devices

7. Linux vs Windows – Difference Between Them
Linux
There are 3 types
of user account
types
1) Regular
2) Root
3) Service Account
Windows
There are 4 types
of user account
types
1) Administrator
2) Standard
3) Child
4) Guest

8. Linux vs Windows – Difference Between Them
Linux
Root user is the
super user and has
all administrative
privileges
Windows
Administrator user
has all
administrative
privileges of
computers

9. Linux vs Windows – Difference Between Them
Linux
Linux file naming
convention is case
sensitive. Thus,
sample and
SAMPLE are 2
different files in
Linux/Unix
operating system.
Windows
In Windows, you
cannot have 2 files
with the same
name in the same
folder

10. Linux vs Windows – Difference Between Them
Linux
For every user
/home/username
directory is created
which is called his
home directory
Windows
In windows, My
Documents is
default home
directory